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Crockpot Marry Me Chicken Pasta recipe with creamy sauce and herbs

Crockpot Marry Me Chicken Pasta

A comforting dish featuring tender chicken breasts in a rich, creamy sauce with pasta and vegetables, perfect for heartwarming meals.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Calories: 600
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main ingredients
  • 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 15 oz jar alfredo sauce
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • ½ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 ½ teaspoons Italian seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • ½ cup sliced sun-dried tomatoes, drained well and patted dry
  • 16 oz rotini pasta, uncooked
  • 1 ½ cups fresh baby spinach
  • Fresh basil leaves for topping

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Place the chicken breasts in the slow cooker in an even layer.
  2. Sprinkle the diced onion and minced garlic over the chicken.
  3. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the alfredo sauce, heavy cream, parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, paprika, salt, and pepper.
  4. Pour the mixture over the chicken, then scatter the sun-dried tomatoes on top.
Cooking
  1. Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 3–4 hours.
  2. During the last 30 minutes of cooking, shred the chicken using forks and return it to the slow cooker.
  3. Cook the rotini pasta according to the package directions, drain, and set aside.
  4. Add the cooked pasta to the slow cooker and mix into the sauce.
  5. Top with fresh spinach, cover, and let it sit for about 5 minutes until wilted.
Serving
  1. Stir everything together and serve, finishing with fresh basil leaves on top.

Notes

Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3-4 days or freeze for up to 2 months. Reheat with extra cream or broth if necessary. For meal prep, portion into containers for lunches.